We're Hiring: Maintenance and Facilities Engineers
We’re seeking Maintenance Engineers and Facility Engineers for a direct hire opportunity to support the launch of cutting-edge electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facilities in Kentucky and Tennessee. Be part of an innovative team shaping the future of EV battery production!
Position Overview: As a Maintenance or Facility Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, and optimization of critical systems in our advanced manufacturing plants. You’ll manage facility investments, energy efficiency efforts, and ensure the safety and performance of machinery and equipment, all while playing a key role in the startup of these state-of-the-art facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish and manage annual maintenance/repair plans and budgets
- Monitor facility conditions to ensure safety, security, and proper maintenance
- Oversee the maintenance and repair of electrical, mechanical, and utility systems
- Manage facility maintenance and repair performance, including planning and scheduling
- Review and approve construction drawings, manage construction documentation, and issue purchase orders
- Conduct daily, monthly, and yearly facility inspections
- Analyze energy usage trends and identify potential energy-saving opportunities
- Manage energy saving performance and implement optimizations
- Ensure compliance with safety inspections and certifications (e.g., pressure vessels, safety valves)
- Supervise facility upgrades, repairs, and extensions as needed
- Create and maintain facility operation manuals and documentation required by PSM/ISO standards
- Troubleshoot and resolve facility abnormalities, preparing reports as needed
- Serve as a technical mentor for production teams and assist in resolving technical challenges
Minimum Requirements:
- Proven ability to analyze and resolve issues quickly using root cause analysis
- Flexibility to rotate through various positions within the plant (production, quality, etc.)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to support any shift in a 7-day work pattern
- Willingness to travel during the initial plant start-up phase and work remotely or in temporary facilities as needed
- Leadership skills, including the ability to foster teamwork, interpersonal communication, and technical guidance
- Starting on a standard shift but candidate must be willing to change schedule and work nights when needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (Electrical degrees from accredited colleges strongly preferred)
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in facilities maintenance, utilities, or related fields
- Experience with utility equipment and certifications (e.g., gas boiler, NMP-related)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive salary: $80,000 - $107,000
- 401(k) plan with matching contributions after three months
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including preventative care
- Paid Time Off (PTO) after completing the probationary period, emergency PTO, and parental leave
- Ancillary benefits: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- Climate-controlled working environment
- Relocation assistance
NOT OPEN TO C2C
This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career and help lead the transformation of EV battery production. If you have what it takes, apply today!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client
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